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Sustainability and Environment

FAA Details Operator CORSIA Reporting

The FAA has developed a voluntary program for monitoring, reporting, and verifying CO2 emissions.

MBDA Tests Brimstone 3, Achieves Milestones for UK Customer

MBDA is developing the Brimstone missile further, with an eye on deployment on the UK's Apache helicopter and Protector armed UAV
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG Incentivizes IS-BAO, BASC Accreditations

USAIG is adding financial incentives for operators with Performance Vector Plus policies to be IS-BAO registered or meet BASC requirements.
Aircraft

JetNet Launches Product Enabling User Customization

JetNet API interfaces with customer relationship management systems such as Salesforce and Microsoft Dynamics.
Accidents

Accident Pilots Well Versed on Max AD, Says Ethiopian Airlines

The Ethiopian carrier refutes a report suggesting the pilots did not receive sufficient training.
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Aircraft

JetNet: Market for Supersonic Bizjets Sizable, Growing

There is a “sizable and growing market” for supersonic business jets (SSBJs), according to market research data from JetNet iQ.
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FBOs

Citation Pilots Group Strikes Fuel Deal with Signature

Members of the Citation Jet Pilots Association will see lower fuel prices and fees at 140 Signature Flight Support FBOs.
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Aircraft

Spirit Aero's Asco Acquisition Cleared in Europe

The acquisition is expected to give Spirit AeroSystems new work on the Airbus A320, A350.
Accidents

Ethiopia To Fast Track Report into 737 Max Crash

The Accident Investigation Bureau in Addis Ababa has agreed to “expedite” the preliminary report into Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.
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Aircraft

Boeing Awarded Multi-Year Super Hornet Deal; Navy Seeks More F-5s

Boeing has secured a multi-year contract for the supply of the latest Block III Super Hornet, and the Navy has requested funds for more.
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Aircraft

Bombardier Challenger 350 Arrives in Belgium

Luxaviation will manage the super midsize jet that will be based in Brussels.
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ATC

Customs Cleared for Leesburg Executive

The Greater Washington Business Aviation Association will host a ribbon cutting for the CBP facility during its first open house and static display at JYO.
Airlines

Trio of New Korean LCCs To Operate From Three Airports

Air Premia will enjoy the advantage of a main base at Seoul Incheon.
Airports

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia: Four New FBOs Coming To Kingdom

PrivatAir Saudi Arabia (PASA) said plans are afoot to add another FBO in Riyadh, two in Jeddah, and one in Dammam.
Maintenance and Modifications

Pilatus Renews RUAG's PC-12 Mx Credentials

RUAG MRO International's Geneva-Meyrin facility handles 150 maintenance and support events for the PC-12 annually.
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Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Insider Expands Registered Aircraft Base

The website recently topped the 500 aircraft milestone as more operators seek to equip for ADS-B.

White House Selects Dickson To Lead FAA

Industry leaders characterized the former Delta Air Lines executive as a champion of safety with deep industry knowledge.
Training and Workforce

Global Jet Wins Mx Training Endorsement from Dassault

Connecticut-based Global Jet Services already employs several instructors with experience on Falcon jets.
Airlines

EU Settles On Post-Brexit Traffic Rights for UK Airlines

Cargo carriers receive fifth freedom rights beyond the EU for five months.
ATC

Philippines Regulators To Increase Service Charges

ASBAA supports the regulator's decision as a move to improve safety standards.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Appraisers Form New Professional Association

The Professional Aircraft Appraisal Organization currently counts 120 members from about six countries.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market
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Accidents

U.S. Transportation Secretary Calls for IG Probe into Max

Department of Transportation head Elaine Chao orders a formal audit of the certification process for the Boeing 737 Max 8.
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Regulations and Government

FAA/EU Pact To Level Playing Field for Products

The agreement that is intended to reduce fees and eliminate duplication of paperwork in both the U.S. and Europe.

Argus Sees Dip in Bizav Flight Activity in February

Part 91 and 135 activity in the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean both declined in February, but fractionals saw an uptick.
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Aircraft

Bizav Supplier Lee Aero First To Earn New Accreditation

Lee's accreditation audit included areas such as fastening, electrical bonding, and bushing and bearing installation.
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Avionics

Viking Launches Avionics Upgrade for Its Fire Bombers

The Canadian company acquired the CL-215 and CL-415 type certificates in 2016 and is responsible for all product support.
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WAI 30th Conference Draws 4,500, $875k in Scholarships

The conference celebrated 30 years since WAI president Peggy Chabrian held the initial event in Prescott, Arizona that drew 150 people.
Accidents

Boeing Touts Safety Culture Amid Reports of Max Investigations

CEO Muilenburg promises the release of a 737 Max software update “soon.”
Maintenance and Modifications

Blockchain Could Revolutionize Part Lifecycle Records

Blockchain—secure, tamper-resistant digital records—could revolutionize the way aircraft part histories are recorded and stored, said SITA's Dan daCosta.